My office brought special breakfast stuff into work yesterday and someone brought in lavender iced coffee. I couldn't drink it. Lavender is NOT for consuming. It's for soap only...and not even that, really.
Mocha is the best coffee, because I can't taste the Coffee. Red Whale Coffee in San Rafael makes the best Mocha, probably because they put in the most chocolate. Cole Coffee on College has an amazing Mexican Coffee.
was having lunch as a new Japanese place and saw this for the first time. quite the operation. i wanted to get some but the post-workout stomach was not ready for it.
i'll have to try it next time. this is what it looks like ...
Siphon coffee is a unique brewing method that uses a siphon or vacuum pot to create a rich, full-bodied cup of coffee through a combination of vapor pressure and vacuum suction. Read on to discover how to brew the perfect siphon coffee.
After reading though the last link, it appears to be a mash-up between a percolator and a french press. Only, the water stays on the beans for a much shorter period, favoring light or medium roasts.
I'll stick with dark roasts and my pour over, though I do appreciate the theatrics, at least a little.
agreed, everyone has their standard ways in the morning. the ritual is at least 50% of it think.
sometimes i get thrown out of the routine in a fun way. if the espresso machine at home is down for some reason i have the moka pot as a backup. after doing that for a week, i think "wow, moka pot is pretty good too"
when i travel more than a day or two, i usually take the campground friendly aeropress along since you cant expect the airbnb to have good stuff. and again after a few days, i think i really like aeropress too
I especially agree with the idea that ritual is a big part of the enjoyment. Change in the ritual can also bring about enjoyment not only in the new process/ritual, but also in appreciation for what was the past ritual.
Did you know that Penn State's original colors a very long time ago were pink and black? Fabrics weren't what they are now, and clothes were worn much longer then, so the uniforms faded over time until they looked more like white and a dark blue. Somebody must have said, hey, that looks better!
While doing this one, I realized that I'm a little influenced by seeing other people's "guesses". Obviously not exact letters, but potential groups of letters in that I can see patterns that others may have guessed which influence what I might guess.
LOS ANGELES— The Dodgers had a chance to walk off the Miami Marlins and take the series on Wednesday, but failed to do so again as the Dodgers lost 3-2.
BERKELEY, Calif.. — The California baseball team split its season series with UC Davis falling to the Aggies 6-1 Wednesday night at Stu Gordon Stadium.
California women's golf senior Adora Liu was selected to participate in the regional of the 2026 NCAA Division I Women's Golf Championships, as announced by the NCAA Division I Women's Golf Committee on Wednesday. The senior is sticking close to home and will take part in the Stanford Regional held at the Stanford Golf Course, May 11-13. Liu was selected as a 4-seed among the group of six individuals.
The California track & field team will conclude its regular season Friday evening at the one-day Payton Jordan Invitational at Stanford's Cobb Track and Angell Field, with each athlete hoping to better their seeding or hit qualifying standards as they prepare for the ACC Outdoor Championships in two weeks' time. The meet is set to begin at 4 p.m. PT and will have live results posted on RecordTiming.
The No. 22 California women's tennis team opens the NCAA Championship against No. 38 Utah on Friday when the first round of the USC Regional begins in Los Angeles. The Golden Bears bring a 12-7 record into the dual match with 15-9 Utah. The regional features three former Pac-12 Conference teams in Cal, Utah and No. 12 USC, along with Sacramento State — the Trojans' first-round opponent.
GULF SHORES, Ala. – The No. 8 California beach volleyball team makes its fifth consecutive trip to the NCAA Championship this week. The Golden Bears (23-13) take on ninth-seeded Long Beach State in Friday's first round, beginning at 10 a.m. PT/noon CT.
Of its previous four trips to the NCAA Championship, Cal has advanced to the second round twice. Each time, it defeated the 49ers in the first round to get there (2023, 2024).
The California softball team (13-36) will visit Pittsburgh to close out regular season play in a three-game series at Vartabedian Field. Cal and Pitt will get the series started on Friday at 6 pm ET/3 pm PT.
The Lead: After qualifying for its 40th NCAA Tournament on Monday, the California men's tennis team will travel to Columbus, Ohio, for its first-round matchup vs. Kentucky. In addition to Cal and Kentucky, the Golden Bears will be joined by Buffalo and host Ohio State. If the Bears win on Friday, they will face the winner of Buffalo vs. Ohio State on Saturday.
Coffee Talk
testing out a new DBD category
I only drink it socially.
My office brought special breakfast stuff into work yesterday and someone brought in lavender iced coffee. I couldn't drink it. Lavender is NOT for consuming. It's for soap only...and not even that, really.
i used it to freshen up my underwear drawer...
kidding
I really like Gevalia, the Swedish coffee brand that's readily available here. It's flavorful, yet exceptionally smooth.
Mocha is the best coffee, because I can't taste the Coffee. Red Whale Coffee in San Rafael makes the best Mocha, probably because they put in the most chocolate. Cole Coffee on College has an amazing Mexican Coffee.
i claim you do like coffee despite you saying otherwise. otherwise you would just order hot chocolate or Ovaltine
I guess you're correct in that I probably should order hot chocolate instead. I'm not sure caffeine affects me too much.
i think the combo of the bitter coffee and the sweet chocolate is a good one
plenty of people put plenty of sugary stuff in their coffee. I do too occasionally.
siphon coffee
was having lunch as a new Japanese place and saw this for the first time. quite the operation. i wanted to get some but the post-workout stomach was not ready for it.
i'll have to try it next time. this is what it looks like ...
https://photos.app.goo.gl/yhqtiMJ3HwoLaThz9
Siphon coffee is a unique brewing method that uses a siphon or vacuum pot to create a rich, full-bodied cup of coffee through a combination of vapor pressure and vacuum suction. Read on to discover how to brew the perfect siphon coffee.
https://methodicalcoffee.com/blogs/coffee-culture/what-is-siphon-coffee-and-how-to-make-one
I saw something very similar in a Chinese cafe in Philly. We did try it though.
After reading though the last link, it appears to be a mash-up between a percolator and a french press. Only, the water stays on the beans for a much shorter period, favoring light or medium roasts.
I'll stick with dark roasts and my pour over, though I do appreciate the theatrics, at least a little.
agreed, everyone has their standard ways in the morning. the ritual is at least 50% of it think.
sometimes i get thrown out of the routine in a fun way. if the espresso machine at home is down for some reason i have the moka pot as a backup. after doing that for a week, i think "wow, moka pot is pretty good too"
when i travel more than a day or two, i usually take the campground friendly aeropress along since you cant expect the airbnb to have good stuff. and again after a few days, i think i really like aeropress too
I especially agree with the idea that ritual is a big part of the enjoyment. Change in the ritual can also bring about enjoyment not only in the new process/ritual, but also in appreciation for what was the past ritual.
Variety is the spice of life.
Like the smell, not the taste.
Intl Jazz Day
Origin: Proclaimed by UNESCO in 2011 at the initiative of Goodwill Ambassador Herbie Hancock.
Hosted in Chicago this year by Herbie Hancock, who is from Chicago
heard it on NPR this morning on my drive
much like baseball, every year i resolve to listen to more jazz.
this year, since i have a turntable now, hopefully get some classic records. suggestions welcome
Pink
Did you know that Penn State's original colors a very long time ago were pink and black? Fabrics weren't what they are now, and clothes were worn much longer then, so the uniforms faded over time until they looked more like white and a dark blue. Somebody must have said, hey, that looks better!
nice
No 2 used to love pink. He also loved Dora. He loved pink until he went to a preschool in Louisville and the boys there told him boys can't like pink.
Amongst dudes, Texas men wear the most pink, in my experience. Doesn't seem like that'd be the case, but it hella is.
i have come to like pink. even hot pink.
some of my cycling clothes and accessories have a touch of hot pink. gives it a little extra zing.
Back in college, I had both the hot pink and hot green Agassi shoes.
"on Wednesday's we wear _"
i guess it is Thu now
Word(le) Games
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I was similarly frustrated as HSB. We both got a Sea of greens badge for our efforts, though!
I came lose to getting one.
While doing this one, I realized that I'm a little influenced by seeing other people's "guesses". Obviously not exact letters, but potential groups of letters in that I can see patterns that others may have guessed which influence what I might guess.
I have been stubbornly not influenced by the guesses of others. I want to do it myself because that's how I learn: my mistakes are my own.
I don't think I conciously do it. And for some reason I think it was today that I realized I might do it.
i was pretty sure i would get it in 3, but it was not to be.
looks like a game connect 4 or something!
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Giants play 2 today against the Phillies after being rained out yesterday.
If they're lucky, the Giants will win one.
Dodgers bats fall flat, drop finale to Marlins 3-2
https://www.truebluela.com/dodgers-scores-standings/114651/dodgers-marlins-game-recap
LOS ANGELES— The Dodgers had a chance to walk off the Miami Marlins and take the series on Wednesday, but failed to do so again as the Dodgers lost 3-2.
Pistons also still alive. down 3-2 in series
Rockets strike back (a 2nd time). now down only 3-2.
is Luka not playing? i didnt see him the other night.
He's been hurt since the playoffs started I think. Reeves also, though maybe he's back? I haven't been watching the NBA playoffs.
Cal
[BASE] Cal Stymied By UC Davis 6-1
https://calbears.com/news/2026/4/29/baseball-cal-stymied-by-uc-davis-6-1.aspx
BERKELEY, Calif.. — The California baseball team split its season series with UC Davis falling to the Aggies 6-1 Wednesday night at Stu Gordon Stadium.
[WGOLF] Liu Selected To Stanford Regional
https://calbears.com/news/2026/4/29/womens-golf-liu-selected-to-stanford-regional.aspx
California women's golf senior Adora Liu was selected to participate in the regional of the 2026 NCAA Division I Women's Golf Championships, as announced by the NCAA Division I Women's Golf Committee on Wednesday. The senior is sticking close to home and will take part in the Stanford Regional held at the Stanford Golf Course, May 11-13. Liu was selected as a 4-seed among the group of six individuals.
[T&F] Cal Closes Out Regular Season At Payton Jordan
https://calbears.com/news/2026/4/29/track-field-cal-closes-out-regular-season-at-payton-jordan.aspx
The California track & field team will conclude its regular season Friday evening at the one-day Payton Jordan Invitational at Stanford's Cobb Track and Angell Field, with each athlete hoping to better their seeding or hit qualifying standards as they prepare for the ACC Outdoor Championships in two weeks' time. The meet is set to begin at 4 p.m. PT and will have live results posted on RecordTiming.
[WTEN] Cal Heads South For NCAA Championship Opener
https://calbears.com/news/2026/4/29/womens-tennis-cal-heads-south-for-ncaa-championship-opener.aspx
The No. 22 California women's tennis team opens the NCAA Championship against No. 38 Utah on Friday when the first round of the USC Regional begins in Los Angeles. The Golden Bears bring a 12-7 record into the dual match with 15-9 Utah. The regional features three former Pac-12 Conference teams in Cal, Utah and No. 12 USC, along with Sacramento State — the Trojans' first-round opponent.
[BVB] No. 8 Bears Travel To NCAA Championship
https://calbears.com/news/2026/4/29/no-8-bears-travel-to-ncaa-championship.aspx
GULF SHORES, Ala. – The No. 8 California beach volleyball team makes its fifth consecutive trip to the NCAA Championship this week. The Golden Bears (23-13) take on ninth-seeded Long Beach State in Friday's first round, beginning at 10 a.m. PT/noon CT.
Of its previous four trips to the NCAA Championship, Cal has advanced to the second round twice. Each time, it defeated the 49ers in the first round to get there (2023, 2024).
[SB] Cal Ends Regular Season At Pitt
https://calbears.com/news/2026/4/29/softball-cal-ends-regular-season-at-pitt.aspx
The California softball team (13-36) will visit Pittsburgh to close out regular season play in a three-game series at Vartabedian Field. Cal and Pitt will get the series started on Friday at 6 pm ET/3 pm PT.
[MTEN] Bears Battle Wildcats In First Round Of NCAAs
https://calbears.com/news/2026/4/29/mens-tennis-bears-battle-wildcats-in-first-round-of-ncaas.aspx
The Lead: After qualifying for its 40th NCAA Tournament on Monday, the California men's tennis team will travel to Columbus, Ohio, for its first-round matchup vs. Kentucky. In addition to Cal and Kentucky, the Golden Bears will be joined by Buffalo and host Ohio State. If the Bears win on Friday, they will face the winner of Buffalo vs. Ohio State on Saturday.